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Engineering Leadership Development Program (Various Locations)

Melbourne, Florida

Job ID 14054
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Thrive in your career journey while creating a safer, more secure world. At L3Harris, you’ll get to solve tough problems, work in an environment where every voice is heard and enjoy best-in-class benefits.

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  • Strategic
  • Technologically Savvy

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I completed two summer internships at L3Harris before transitioning to a full-time role. I was able to learn firsthand about the engineering process, the quality of products produced, the helpfulness of my co-workers, how the company operates and the potential to expand my career.

Jason, Electrical Engineer, Rochester, NY

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Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Engineering Leadership Development Program (Various Locations)
Job Location: Various Locations
Description:
L3Harris’Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a challenging 3-year rotational program created to accelerate the development of highly qualified, motivated engineers by exposing them to different program types, business units, geographic locations and elements of the design life cycle. Additionally, participants will have access to mentorship, forums and learning sessions, training, and cross functional engagement to accelerate their career growth. Participants will be matched into rotations depending on their interest and discipline track, including Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and more.  

Software Engineer Job Duties:

  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application 
  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded software for real-time control of advanced tactical radio equipment
  • Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation 
  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
  • Utilize a variety of software languages (i.e., C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, HTML5, XML, SQL, Perl, Python, Ajax, Qt) on Windows, Linux, mobile platforms, and embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, QNX, Integrity, Windows CE, and others for Motorola, Intel, TI, and custom processor designs)  

System Engineer Job Duties:

  • Perform operational analysis and develop concept of operations, design and implementation plans
  • Develop test plans, procedures & cases
  • Conduct tests and document results
  • Use software tools, scripting and software/hardware troubleshooting
  • Analyze systems requirements from end systems and users
  • Supports development and evaluation of complex system designs and architectures
  • Develop and deliver presentations to communicate design activity plans and status to internal and external customers

Electrical Engineer Job Duties:

  • Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate FPGA and programmable hardware
  • Design complex Circuit Card Assemblies to support Avionics and Space customer’s photonic subsystems and integrated communication systems
  • Digital Design requires programmable logic, VHDL language and digital communications systems knowledge
  • Modem Design (including SATCOM, wireless, cellular and software defined radios) requires knowledge of digital communications systems, waveform generation and signal processing, FPGA design (in VHDL) and familiarity with Digital Signal Processors chips
  • DSP design positions require knowledge of digital signal processing techniques, algorithm development, software coding and simulation/modeling using MATLAB
  • RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal load pull characterization as well as modulated signal measurements
  • Must have familiarity with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e. ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, etc.)
  • Determine design approaches and parameters.  Analyze electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.  Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results
  • Design and modify tests to verify the operational state of various L3Harris products and accessories
  • Test, analyze, and evaluate the requirements compliance of L3 Harris hardware products
  • Utilize tools such as network analyzers and LabVIEW

Mechanical Engineering Job Duties:

  • Structural analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support, and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness
  • Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads, as well as the comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories 
  • Involved in the installation coordination for design, modification, maintenance, and repair of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and mission equipment installations
  • Applies basic engineering design and/or analytical theory with understanding of structural analysis for application to integrated system design
  • Support transition from engineering design to manufacturing, assembly and aircraft installation of designed products
  • Application of principles supporting aircraft life cycle maintenance (repair, rework and designing replacement parts)
  • Opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Ability to relocate every 12 months for the 3-year duration of the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated technical skills, business acumen and leadership skills through campus activities or in a professional setting
  • Holds a US DoD Security Clearance
  • Excellent skills in oral and written communication, analytics, and problem solving
  • Initiative, enthusiasm; willingness and ability to learn in a dynamic environment
  • Work experience as an intern / Co-Op in Engineering or related fields within the Aerospace and Defense industry
  • Self-starter, displaying initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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